Escalating Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia lead to US diplomatic departure
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Houthi rebels, US State Department, Saudi authorities
Saudi Arabia
October 2026
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The US State Department ordered non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia due to increased Houthi attacks. Three people were killed in recent strikes on an oil field and an airport. The conflict has disrupted regional stability and global oil supply chains.
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